Zoom H1 XLR Handy Recorder

About: Zoom H1 XLR Handy Recorder

The H1 XLR is the recorder for creators who know no limits. Capture audio for video, direct feeds from mixers, song ideas and more.

• 2-track 32-bit float recorder with Dual A/D Converters
• Clip-free recording with no need to set gain
• Records up to 96kHZ sample rate
• Voice Guidance accessibility for the visually impaired
• 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs with locking connector
• Hardware MIC/LINE input level select switch for each input
• Stereo ⅛" Mic/Line In mini phone jack
• Stereo ⅛" Phone/Line Output jack with dedicated volume control
• ¼ | 20 Tripod mount
• Real time waveform display on OLED display
• Built-in mixer to adjust each track’s audio input level
• Built-in speaker for quick reference playback and voice guidance accessibility
• 32-Bit Float audio interface for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android devices via USB-C port
• Use as an interface and record to SD card simultaneously
• Records directly to microSDHC and microSDXC cards up to 1 TB
• 10 hours of battery life on AA battery (2x) or USB-C Bus Power

Input Flexibility

Equipped with two locking XLR/TRS combo inputs the H1 XLR is ready to record microphones, stereo board feeds, instruments and more.

The 3.5mm stereo input allows you to record on-camera mics, lavaliers, phones and other sources.

Never Worry About Gain… Again

Plug in, hit record, and capture your audio worry-free. With 32-bit float and dual AD converters, the H1 XLR's vast dynamic range preserves details in both quiet and loud recordings.

Ultra-Clean Preamps

The H1 XLR’s preamps give you crystal clear audio with a -122dB EIN and sample rates up to 96khz.

Line Level Like a Pro

Capture +4dBu professional line level signals to record clip-free audio from any mixer or line output.

Stereo or Mono

The H1 XLR can record both stereo and mono files depending on your application.

Applications

• Attention Musicians - Capture live band performances or DJ sets by taking a stereo feed from your mixing board.
• Perfect On Camera - The H1 XLR is perfect for mounting on your rig to record great audio from shotgun or wireless mics.
• The Sound Designer’s Companion - With 32-bit float recording, you can capture the roar of the loudest engines and the delicate whispers of nature in stunning quality.
• Podcast Anywhere - With the H1 XLR and two of your favorite mics it’s easy to record podcasts anywhere you go.

Perfect Audio for your Mobile Video

Connect the H1 XLR to your mobile device via the USB-C port and record professional audio directly onto your phone's video. Perfect for video podcasts, live streams, and more.

32-bit Float Audio Interface

Connect to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device and use the H1 XLR as an audio interface while simultaneously recording to the SD card.

Accessibility

The H1 XLR is designed with Accessibility for the blind and visually impaired. Navigate the menu with audible descriptions through the built-in speaker or headphones.

Creators can choose English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian or Chinese.*

Specifications

• INPUTS
  • MIC/LINE (mono)
    • Connectors - 2 XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR: 2 HOT, TRS: TIP HOT)
    • Input gain - Adjustment unnecessary (dual A/D converter circuits used)
    • Input impedance
      • MIC: 2.7 kΩ or more
      • LINE: 1 kΩ or more
  • Maximum input level
    • MIC: +4 dBu
    • LINE: +24 dBu
  • Phantom power
    • +48 V
    • Channel total 10 mA or less
  • Equivalent input noise
    • MIC: –122 dBu or less (IHF-A) at 150Ω input
    • LINE: –100 dBu or less (IHF-A) at 600Ω input
  • MIC/LINE IN jack
    • Connector Stereo mini jack
    • Input impedance 2 kΩ
    • Plug-in power 2.5 V
• OUTPUTS
  • PHONE / LINE OUT jack
    • Connector - Stereo mini jack
    • Maximum output level - 20 mW + 20 mW (when 32 Ω load)
    • Output impedance - 10 Ω or less
  • Built-in speaker
    • Type - 20 mm × 30 mm elliptical dynamic speaker
    • Effective maximum output - 250mW
• RECORDER
  • Recording format
    • WAV
    • 44.1, 48 or 96 kHz / 32-bit float
    • Stereo / Mono
    • BWF and iXML formats supported
  • Recording media
    • 4 – 32GB cards compatible with the microSDHC specification
    • 64GB – 1TB cards compatible with the microSDXC specification
• DISPLAY
  • OLED - 128 x 64
• USB
  • Connector - USB Type-C
    • • Use a USB cable that supports data transfer.
  • Audio interface - USB Audio Class 1.0
    • Input and output channels - 2 in / 2 out (Stereo)
    • Sampling frequencies - 44.1, 48 kHz
    • Bit depths - 16-bit, 32-bit float
  • File transfer - USB 2.0 High Speed
• POWER
  • 2 AA batteries - Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH
  • AC adapter - ZOOM AD-17: DC 5 V/1 A
    • • USB bus power is supported.
• ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIME USING BATTERIES (Phantom Power OFF)
  • Alkaline batteries - About 12 hours
  • NiMH batteries (1900 mAh) - About 11 hours
  • Lithium batteries - About 19 hours
• ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIME USING BATTERIES (Phantom Power ON)
  • Alkaline batteries -  About 4 hours
  • NiMH batteries (1900 mAh) - About 3 hours
  • Lithium batteries - About 9 hours
• Power consumption 2.5 W maximum
• Dimensions 62.1 mm (W) × 107 mm (D) × 39.3 mm (H)
• Weight (including batteries) 164 g